tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91135076454868772492009-05-02T19:48:46.781-05:00The Tech Savvy Executive is a resource for executives wanting to leverage technology tools more effectively in their work.Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-3979115840795363482009-05-02T18:28:00.008-05:002009-05-02T19:44:11.855-05:00

It is becoming more common, especially with younger generations, to eliminate land lines in favor of cell phones only. One drawback with this approach is you need your cell phone nearby to take a call unlike traditional phone systems. Now there are devices that connect your cell phone through a corded or cordless phone system using Bluetooth. We use the Xlink-cell Bluetooth Gateway with the

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The article 25 Time-Tested Truths About IT Support: Read 'em and reap better productivity, service and overall performance by Robert C. Anderson deserves reading and re-reading.

Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-73917681745277750232009-02-13T19:12:00.006-06:002009-02-13T20:14:12.001-06:00

With the proliferation of iPhone applications it was time to re-evaluate the Apple iPhone 3G as a viable business mobile device. The iPhone 3G added support for Microsoft Exchange, which is important for many business users. The mail interface is good and different than the Windows Mobile alternative but not significantly better. Navigation between multiple mail accounts is cumbersome.

Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-4254263980428869512008-10-29T10:33:00.003-05:002008-10-29T11:01:46.243-05:00

The Kindle: Amazon's Wireless Reading Device may seem like an unlikely purchase from someone who listens to audio books. Listening to audio books is a great time saver. However, it is not possible to bookmark, take notes, or highlight material. During and after listening to books, particularly business books, I use them as reference material. The Kindle provides a compact, portable library of

Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-489218099821979652008-10-20T11:41:00.000-05:002008-10-21T07:25:11.803-05:00

In most professions time is a valuable resource. Efficiency and productivity depends on how we manage our time. It is my experience most people do not effectively manage their time by prioritizing, delegating and leveraging tools because they are unaware of time spent on tasks. A simple method I find effective is keeping a log of activities throughout the day. For this I simply use Microsoft

Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-72127795849445049662008-09-03T08:25:00.005-05:002008-09-03T08:47:07.692-05:00

Linkedin is a pervasive business network that leverages the Internet and the web. It is a good tool for maintaining and building business contacts. It syncs to Outlook so it keeps contact information current. The connections are helpful if you need a service or want a referral. While I do not use it to solicit business, it has led to sales leads. I simply hope people think of Tushaus Computer

Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-22022267980612305032008-08-21T06:45:00.003-05:002008-08-21T06:53:21.741-05:00

"Beware of social networking overload" by Eve Tahmincioglu is a msnbc article describes the traps and uses of social networking in business and career development.

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"How to dig out from the information avalanche" is a good msnbc article by Eve Tahmincioglu describing information overload that many of us experience and practical information management advice.

Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-50379709727236099722008-08-07T12:52:00.003-05:002008-08-07T12:58:58.683-05:00

TagCrowd helps you visualize tags for blog posting, bookmarking, social network posting and other interesting applications. TagCrowd is a web application for visualizing word frequencies in any user-supplied text by creating what is popularly known as a tag cloud or text cloud.

Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-67242666539072129292008-08-07T12:46:00.004-05:002008-08-07T12:52:00.507-05:00

Use Jing Project to capture computer screen images or record video and instantly share online, in email or IM. This is a useful tool if you ever provide simple instructions remotely and find it frustrating to describe what you see on the computer.

Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-20480580280814164782008-08-06T21:04:00.000-05:002008-08-08T08:49:37.450-05:00

The Internet is changing marketing. Find out where you may apply virtual marketing in your business, as I conduct a workshop on how to apply Internet technologies in your marketing plan. Learn techniques such as blogging, search, feeds, widgets, podcasting, Internet advertising, web-analytics and web collaboration. Start using these techniques by attending the BIZremedies Lunch and Learn Friday,

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Listen to the MP3/Podcast of BIZremedies "Easy Business. Better Life" Radio Show that aired on on WISN 1130AM, Saturday, June 21st, 3:00 CST where I am the guest talking about virtual marketing and becoming tech savvy.

Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-64613859223450532192008-06-10T19:38:00.005-05:002008-06-10T19:55:34.439-05:00

Are you tech savvy? Similar to health assessments that calculate your relative health age or the popular game Brain Age, what is your tech age? Determine your tech age by completing the survey, averaging your score and multiple by 20.My computer is . . . multiple computers including at least one notebook.a notebook that travels with me for work and to my home. a pair of desktops at work and

Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-69952690647276179122008-06-07T08:30:00.003-05:002008-06-07T08:30:01.482-05:00

Time shifting is using technology to alter the time when we perform a task. The process of recording and storing data for later viewing, listening, or reading is time shifting. Time shifting is a great efficiency tool. Most of us already time shift when we record a TV show to watch at another time. Leveraging opportunities in your work for time shifting often requires innovation, creativity and

Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-53868134143045995562008-06-06T08:31:00.003-05:002008-06-06T08:47:52.327-05:00

Qipit is a free service that uses photos taken with your camera phone of documents, whiteboards or handwritten notes and turns them into into digital copies (PDFs). I've found this most useful with whiteboards. It is very handy when you are working remotely and do not have access to a scanner. Since I always carry my phone, it is a good alternative to finding a piece of paper and a pen to take

Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-18339478055434667632008-06-04T16:55:00.001-05:002008-06-04T16:55:46.186-05:00

We have a growing, fundamental challenge with data relevance in the Information Age. Data is data in any form - digital or paper text, audio, video, etc. As information workers, our effectiveness depends on our proficient use of relevant information. Even the best search systems struggle with relevance. This post contains tips for managing data toward improving data relevance.Work - Improving

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The Chumby is an alarm clock and more for geeks. Is it a tool or a toy? While I do not own a Chumby, I can see how this device has real utility. It can serve as an alarm clock, calendar, news reader, stock ticker, sports caster, digital photo frame, radio or weather reporter. Since my mobile SmartPhone charges next to my bed at night I use it for most of these functions. If not for that this

Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-77120753949615933892008-05-14T20:55:00.000-05:002008-05-14T19:43:42.391-05:00

Tablet computers are fully-functional notebook computers with an interactive pen and pen sensitive screen. You use the pen directly on the screen as you do a mouse to select or drag or in place of a keyboard to hand write notes and communications. My tablet of choice is the HP 2170p. Convertible models, such as the HP 2170p, have an attached keyboard and look much like a conventional notebook,

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Are you an innovator, preservationist or side liner? The podcast, "What Innovators Can Learn from Hollywood", by Scott Kirsner, Columnist for the Boston Globe provides an interesting perspective on technology innovation.Technology innovators sometimes expect that users will embrace new ideas and new tools with open arms. In reality, most innovations are met with hostility and indifference, and

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Watch a compelling and dynamic introduction on Identity 2.0 and how the concept of digital identity is evolving. The topic is interesting and the presentation style is even more interesting and clever.

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When it comes to collaboration there are several under utilized features in Microsoft Word that enhance collaboration and organization. First, using these features assumes your organization has a common filing system. Second, using these features assume your organization supports or promotes collaboration and sharing. A document is not mine. A document is ours. Watermarks. Using a watermark is an

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10 tips for effective voice-mail messages is good advice. This article includes several frustrations I experience. Utilizing a feature-rich, integrated communications system enhances effectiveness. The ability to increase message playback speed is one Cisco Call Manager/Cisco Unity Voice Mail feature I use for more effective voice-mail use.

Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-68625739299689889462008-04-15T09:23:00.002-05:002008-04-15T09:32:47.538-05:00

The Amazon Subscribe & Save Program provides scheduled delivery of products you use or consume on a routine basis such as laundry detergent, batteries or breakfast cereals. Amazon offers a discount for purchases using this service. It seems like a real time saver.

Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-86359117485033596702008-04-10T19:20:00.003-05:002008-04-10T19:33:10.744-05:00

Jott is a mobile transcription service that transcribes messages into popular forms such as email or Google Calendar. This is a great multitasking tool. No more typing on my SmartPhone while I am driving.

Gregg Tushausnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113507645486877249.post-86417276264510266932008-02-23T13:31:00.002-06:002008-02-23T13:44:37.731-06:00

Jay Parkinson, MD has a unique method practicing medicine using Web 2.0 technologies. His use of technology for providing patient care is innovative. While I may welcome e-visits, email and chat most of the population may not be comfortable with this.

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